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County 4-H celebrates achievements at banquet

November 20, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 7, Okmulgee County 4-H held its annual banquet at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds, celebrating a year of accomplishments, leadership and community impact. Sponsored by Okmulgee Farm ...

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Salvation Army Prepares for Angel Tree Event

November 20, 2024

The Okmulgee County Salvation Army is preparing for its annual Angel Tree event. The Christmas tree, adorned with angel requests for the needy, is located at the north entrance of the Okmulgee Walmart...

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Beggs water analysis reveals financial challenges

November 20, 2024

The Beggs City Council has released details from a third-party water rate analysis conducted by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association. The study highlights the financial challenges facing the city’s wa...

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Pastor Bryan Logan announces candidacy for State Senate

November 20, 2024

Bryan Logan, a Republican from Paden, has announced his candidacy for state Senate. The Special Primary Election to fill the seat of outgoing state Senator Roger Thompson will be held on March 4, 2025...

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Commissioners pave way for more courthouse improvements

November 20, 2024

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners approved several items Monday to advance courthouse improvements. This included two payments to Mastercraft Marble and Granite for the courtroom project balance: $3,700 and approximately $32,000.The board also approved additional quotes from Mastercraft. Judge Deborah Reheard explained that Mastercraft submitted two separate quotes for the courthouse cons...

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Okmulgee student excels at AFR Speech Contest

November 16, 2024

LeAundre Delonia, Okmulgee, placed second in his respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Northeast District Speech Contest held in Sapulpa on Nov. 12. She competed in the Senior A...

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Meet Your Officers

November 15, 2024

For this installment of the Meet Your Officers series, I had the pleasure of speaking with Firefighter Chris Summers, a dedicated member of the Okmulgee Fire Department with almost three years of serv...

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Dollar General open in Beggs

November 20, 2024

Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 2515 Hwy 75 in Beggs is now open to provide the community with convenient and affordable access to household essentials. To celebrate, the company pl...

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OFD testing fire hydrants

November 20, 2024

The Okmulgee Fire Department has commenced its annual fire hydrant testing, a critical process to ensure the city’s hydrants are functioning properly and capable of providing sufficient water for fire...

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Candidate filing begins Dec. 2

November 20, 2024

Candidates interested in filing for the City of Okmulgee Councilmember at Large will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2.Those who wish to file for the city office must s...

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Okmulgee, Mayes County Farm Bureaus recognized with Excellence Award

November 20, 2024

Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented the OKFB County Excellence Award to Mayes and Okmulgee County Farm Bureaus on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the organization’s 83rd annual meeting in Oklahoma City.Modeled after ...

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HOROSCOPES

November 20, 2024

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, be careful what you ask for, as things have a funny way of coming true for you this week.Censor your thoughts for now, and perhaps hold your cards closer to the vest.TAURU...

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Morris addresses REAP grant projects

November 15, 2024

The Morris City Council held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, beginning with an invocation by Fire Chief Tim Stewart. The council approved the minutes from the Oct. 8 regular meeting and Oct. 28 s...

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Junior Tigers Place Second in Tournament

November 20, 2024

Congratulations to the Wilson Junior Tigers, who finished as runners-up in the Wilson Junior Tiger Classic 5th/6th Boys Division.

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Morris Archers Excel at Recent Competition

November 20, 2024

Morris Archery students Jasper Trickett and Katelyn Sparkman had a successful showing at a 4-H competition last Sunday. Tricket won the Senior Individual/Bronze Overall, while Sparkman was the first t...

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Henryetta Knights ready for postseason

November 15, 2024

• Jason Powders leads the state of Oklahoma (for teams reporting) by 73 rushing yards with a total of 1,634.• Tayler Hamric ranks 4th in tackles (1st in Class 2A-II) with 130.• Brady Norman ranks 4th ...

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Morris students participate in area archery exhibition

November 15, 2024

Archery, often called the “art of the bow,” has fascinated and challenged humankind for thousands of years. This ancient sport demands precision, concentration, and practice to master the skill of sho...

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Okmulgee, Morris finish tough season at 0-10

November 13, 2024

For the Okmulgee Bulldogs and Morris Eagles, the 2024 season came to a close with back-to-back losses on Friday, leaving both teams without a victory this year and signaling the end of challenging sea...

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History in the Making

November 8, 2024

Wrestling fans and families, mark your calendars!Excitement is building in Okmulgee County as, for the first time, all five youth wrestling clubs will join forces in an unprecedented showcase of skill...

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Meet Your Officers

October 18, 2024

In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...

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Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street

October 18, 2024

The Okmulgee Times had the unique opportunity to sit down with Director Aaron Williams and actress Fatima Marie, who portrays Emma Gurley, to discuss their powerful new film on the legacy of Greenwood...

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Anne Roberts People’s Choice Awards in Your Hands

For the Children

By Patrick

July 24, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Anne Roberts People’s Choice Award celebrates an individual and an organization serving youth in our state. It is named for the longest serving executive director for the Oklahoma ...

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Patrons Bank Hosts Community Backpack Drive for Local Public Schools

Drive ends Aug. 12

By Patrick

July 22, 2024

Patrons Bank is excited to announce a community backpack drive to support local public schools. The public is invited to donate a new backpack at any Patrons Bank location, and for every backpack d...

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“Jumping the shark” as bad in politics as on TV

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “Happy Days” starred Ron Howard, a Du...

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WSFCU Branch Manager is guest of Okmulgee Lions

By Joshua

June 26, 2024

Morgan Alexander Lions Club The Okmulgee Lions Club met last Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. for our monthly evening meeting at the Lutheran Church. We enjoyed a meal and fellowship, followed by a rousin...

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TSET grant applications open

November 20, 2024

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is opening two grant opportunities to improve the health of Oklahomans. TSET will post guidelines and application documents for TSET Built Environment Gra...

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Hollemans Celebrate Anniversary

November 20, 2024

Ott and Jill Holleman are pictured on their wedding day in El Paso, Texas 55 years ago. Randy Holleman, Ott’s brother, who served as best man, and Carrie Anna Holleman Mabrey, Ott’s sister, stood with...

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November 20-29 Coffee Vault Coat Drive |

November 20, 2024

The Coffee Vault, 511 W. Ozark in Morris, is holding a Coat Drive through Friday, Nov. 29. Bring a clean, gently used coat and receive 50% off a drink of your choice.

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Mom weathers deep emotions as kids grow up

November 20, 2024

DEAR ABBY: I had my four children by the time I was 24. My oldest is a senior, while my others are a sophomore, eighth grader and a seventh grader. I feel, at times, that I go through a grieving proce...

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Schulter shifts to virtual learning

November 20, 2024

Schulter Public Schools announced a temporary transition to virtual learning from Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 22, citing an unusually high number of absences among students and staff.During this peri...